have you given up on this blog yet?

I won't blame anyone who was. But you haven't, so thank you!

Lately I have been involved in some really fun activities. First, I got back into ballroom dancing after 5 years. Took a 6-week salsa class and remembered how much I love it. T's younger sister has been living with us while she attends Skagit Community College, and she took the class with me. We've also gone out a couple of times to dance. We are tonight actually. They have "salsa night" at a bar called Hot Shots every Wednesday night. There are some college guys who come and are really good dancers, which makes it really fun.

Also, on Monday I started Marimba lessons. It's Zimbabwe style marimbas and I really enjoyed my first session. I was first introduced to it when my mom took me to a rehearsal of the group she is a part of, and I fell in love with the sound. It's kind of like a giant xylophone. There are like 6 or 7 different types (bass, baritone, soprano, etc.) and when they are all played together it sounds really awsome. The lessons are a bit pricey, but my mom (thank you!) paid for them as an early Christmas gift. I LOVE being involved in a musical group again. I think it's something I really need in my life. And these marimbas are just great, friendly instruments. They aren't intimidating like a violin or guitar. Mostly you just have to be able to learn by ear and have a good sense of rhythm.

I'll write more later.